Community and Public Health

Everyone wants to be healthy—don’t they? Even so, there are many interesting reasons
why people engage in unhealthy behaviors. Graduates of Community and Public Health
can help people change health-compromising behaviors such as drug misuse and abuse,
tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity and can help people stick to
medical treatment. Health professionals help individuals learn how to plan, implement,
and evaluate programs that lead to healthier lives. Community and Public Health majors
choose to study Public Health or Health Education and Lifetime Wellness.

Getting off to a healthy start

Meri-Leigh Smith, an alumna of MTSU’s Health Education Program, discovered her passion
for health while playing high school and college softball. After previously serving
as health educator for the Rutherford County Health Department, Smith now is hitting
it out of the park as supervisor of Coordinated School Health in Murfreesboro City
Schools. In this role, Smith “creates and implements programs, such as the BAM! (Body
and Mind) program, that teach lifetime nutrition and fitness skills. Programs such
as this work with children in an after-school setting so that they can learn to make
lifestyle choices that will lead to better health.” Smith says MTSU Health and Human
Performance faculty and staff “gave me the tools and confidence I needed to make a
difference in my community.”

Student Research on Binge Drinking Part of Capitol Program

Lenzie Howell, a health education student from Chapel Hill, Tenn., was selected to
represent the Department of Health and Human Performance and the Health Education
and Promotion Program at the annual Posters at the Capitol poster session in Nashville
in February 2014. Her research project was titled "YES, BINGE DRINKING IS A PROBLEM!!!
The Relationship Between Binge Drinking and Risky Sexual Behavior among High School
Students in Tennessee.”&nbsp; Howell’s presentation evaluates the extent to which
binge drinking is related to sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies
among high school students in the state. A junior, Howell and nine other MTSU student
researchers were among 61 university undergraduates from across Tennessee participating
in the annual event.

There are many interesting and exciting job opportunities working in elementary and
high schools, health care, businesses and industries, and colleges and universities.
Graduates also can find employment on the federal, state, county, or local government
levels. Examples of professions graduates might pursue include

Undergraduate

The major in Community and Public Health provides basic experiences for those interested
in preparing for many health and health-related professions. Students majoring in
Community and Public Health can choose between two concentrations: Public Health or
Health Education and Lifetime Wellness. Both lead to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
degree.

The Public Health concentration, approved by SABPAC (SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program
Approval Committee, is designed to teach health educators about community and public
health strategies so that they may influence changes in public health practice for
people, organizations, and/or communities.

The Health Education and Lifetime Wellness concentration offers preparation for lifetime
wellness instructors for grades 9–12.Students in this concentration will be required
to have a minor in Secondary Education as part of their teacher licensure.

Graduate

Graduate programs in the department leading to M.S. degrees are majors in Exercise Science; Health and Human Performance, which has two concentrations: Health and Physical Education; and Leisure and Sport
Management, which also has two concentrations: Recreation and Leisure Services and
Sport Industry.

Community and Public Health, Public Health Concentration, B.S.

The major in Community and Public Health provides basic experiences for those interested in preparing for numerous health and health-related professions. Persons majoring in Community and Public Health may choose from two concentrations: Public Health and Health Education and Lifetime Wellness. Those seeking teacher licensure will complete a Secondary Education minor.

The Community and Public Health major, approved by SABPAC (SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee), is designed to prepare health educators in community and public health strategies so that they may influence changes in public health practice for individuals, organizations, and/or communities. In consultation with an advisor, the student will include the curriculum below.

HLTH 4400 - Drugs and Violence in Health Education

3 credit hours

Offers an understanding of the nature of drugs, relationships people form with drugs, and consequences of those relationships. Relationship of drugs to acts of violence considered as well as educational programs addressing issues related to drug use/abuse and acts of violence.

BIOL 2031 - Anatomy and Physiology Lab

Public Health Concentration (46 hours)

HLTH 3320 - Assessment in Community and Public Health

3 credit hours

Basic preparation for health educators in community and public health programs with an emphasis on identifying and solving problems. Concentrates on the role of the health educator in needs assessment, effective communication, and the management of public health concerns.

HLTH 4450 - Technology Applications

1 credit hour credit hours

Prerequisite: An introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission; corequisite: HLTH 4451. Understanding and competency using a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 4810 - Measurement and Evaluation

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 4430 with a minimum grade of C; junior or senior standing. Concepts and procedures used for applied measurement and evaluation in health and human performance settings. Basic statistics, reliability and validity, measurement instruments in field and laboratory settings, and the administration of a variety of tests within discipline.

HLTH 4870 - Methods of Communicating and Marketing Health Education

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 3320, HLTH 3240, and HLTH 4430 all with a minimum grade of C-. Theory and practice of planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication programs in community and public health education. Includes a review of health communication theories, social marketing, assessment of population needs, coalition-building, health literacy, health advocacy and campaign design, implementation, and evaluation.

Focus Area (25 hours)

HLTH 3000 - Service Learning in Health Education

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 1530/HLTH 1531 and HLTH 3320. Health and health care services and the principles, techniques, and context for service. Insight into service organizations, the basic methods and concepts of service learning, and the impact of actual service experiences. Offers background in the cultural, political, and social contexts of service experiences and serves as a forum for discussion of issues surrounding civic engagement and social responsibility. (An EXL course.)

HLTH 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 3300.) Deals with first aid measures, accident prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Addresses issues related to drug use/abuse and related acts of violence. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies the student for Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. NOTE: If taking online, student must take skills test with instructor in order to receive certification.

HLTH 4270 - Bioethical Issues in Health Education

HLTH 4280 - Instructor's Course in First Aid and CPR

2 credit hours

Prerequisite: HLTH 3300 or current Red Cross certification in multi-media first aid and CPR or standard first aid. Organization, planning, and teaching American Red Cross safety course. Red Cross instructor certification for successful completion. NOTE: Student must have current First Aid and CPR certification.

HLTH 4990 - Internship

12 credit hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department and must be taken after all major classes are complete. No additional classes may be taken during the internship semester with the exception of the 1 hr. HLTH 4900, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Review course. On-site practical experience in a community health agency.

PHED 3900 - Adapted Physical Education

3 credit hours

For physical education teacher candidates interested in improving the quality of physical education programs for students with disabilities. Includes best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community programs. Addresses the unique needs of future physical education teachers.

Auxiliary Requirements (6 hours)

HLTH 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

NFS 1240 - Principles of Nutrition

3 credit hours

Fundamentals of normal nutrition and its relationship to health and physical fitness with emphasis on the scientific, psychological, sociological, and economic aspects of nutrition. (Credit not allowed for Nutrition and Food Sciences major.)

Public Health Cognate or Minor (15 hours)

Choose 15 hours from the following. A minor is required if no cognate is chosen.

ANTH 3750 - Race, Class, and Gender

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: 3 hours anthropology or women's studies; ANTH 2010 recommended. An anthropological examination of the biological and cultural aspects of human identity as expressed through the concepts of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Focus on ways in which regional, ethnic, and gender identities are celebrated, contested, and regulated cross-culturally.

CDFS 4391 - Aging Health and Development

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: CDFS 4390 or SOC 2600 with C or better or permission of the instructor. A service learning opportunity that provides students with understanding of the concepts and application of aging, families in later life, assessment, and gerontological program planning and implementation. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Meets four hours per week.

COMM 3560 - Intercultural Communication

3 credit hours

Examines how perceptions, values, norms of behavior, and communication patterns vary among cultures. Content emphasizes increased understanding and problem-solving techniques when people from different cultures interact.

ENTR 2900 - Entrepreneurship

LSTS 3380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

3 credit hours

Explores issues surrounding leisure, sport, and tourism opportunities for persons with disabilities. Introduces important issues such as attitudes, advocacy, accessibility, legislation, and the broad range of opportunities in the provision of leisure, sport, and tourism services for persons with disabilities in our society.

MGMT 4000 - Not-for-Profit Management

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: MGMT 3610; junior or senior standing; and admission to the College of Business. Explores management theories and practices that impact effective management of organizations in the not-for-profit sector.

NFS 3260 - Community Nutrition

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: NFS 1240 or NFS 2220 with C or better. Nutrition problems and practices in the community; nutrition programs of state and federal agencies; supervised field experiences; preparation of nutrition education materials.

NFS 3280 - Sports Nutrition

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: NFS 1240 or NFS 2220 with C or better. Nutritional needs of individuals who participate on all levels of athletic performance. Emphasis placed on role of nutrients in athletic performance, ergogenic aids used by athletes, nutritional assessment, and nutritional needs of specific types and population groups of athletes.

PSY 4380 - Group Dynamics

3 credit hours

The functioning of groups. Includes development of group structure, group conflict, cohesion, social influence, leadership, group productivity, group decision making, and growth groups. Classroom activities are supplemented by group projects that may require some out of class meetings.

PSY 4630 - Death and Dying

3 credit hours

An experiential course covering the folklore of thanatology, the funeral industry, handling grief, counseling the bereaved, and the hospice concept. Objectives include an attempt to view death with equanimity and personal growth from confronting death.

SOC 3400 - Gender and Society

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: SOC 1010, SOC 2010, or WGST 2100. A sociohistorical and cultural exploration of the socialization patterns, relationships, expectations, influences, organizational, institutional, and aging experiences of women and men in American society.

SOC 4040 - Health Care Delivery Issues

3 credit hours

Sociological analysis of health care delivery and major issues facing providers, patients, and citizens in the twenty-first century, from the level of social interaction through the broader structures of health care systems and policies. Includes sociological approaches to health and medicine, health care institutions, insurance and reimbursement structures, and vulnerable populations, along with future issues and directions in U.S. health care delivery.

COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

3 credit hours

Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Emphasis on informative, persuasive, special occasion, and extemporaneous (impromptu) speaking. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement.

ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.

HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

BIOL 2031 - Anatomy and Physiology Lab

HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HLTH 3320 - Assessment in Community and Public Health

3 credit hours

Basic preparation for health educators in community and public health programs with an emphasis on identifying and solving problems. Concentrates on the role of the health educator in needs assessment, effective communication, and the management of public health concerns.

NFS 1240 - Principles of Nutrition

3 credit hours

Fundamentals of normal nutrition and its relationship to health and physical fitness with emphasis on the scientific, psychological, sociological, and economic aspects of nutrition. (Credit not allowed for Nutrition and Food Sciences major.)

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Junior

HLTH 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

HLTH 4400 - Drugs and Violence in Health Education

3 credit hours

Offers an understanding of the nature of drugs, relationships people form with drugs, and consequences of those relationships. Relationship of drugs to acts of violence considered as well as educational programs addressing issues related to drug use/abuse and acts of violence.

HLTH 4450 - Technology Applications

1 credit hour credit hours

Prerequisite: An introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission; corequisite: HLTH 4451. Understanding and competency using a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in corresponding lab during the same semester.

HLTH 4810 - Measurement and Evaluation

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 4430 with a minimum grade of C; junior or senior standing. Concepts and procedures used for applied measurement and evaluation in health and human performance settings. Basic statistics, reliability and validity, measurement instruments in field and laboratory settings, and the administration of a variety of tests within discipline.

HLTH 4870 - Methods of Communicating and Marketing Health Education

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 3320, HLTH 3240, and HLTH 4430 all with a minimum grade of C-. Theory and practice of planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication programs in community and public health education. Includes a review of health communication theories, social marketing, assessment of population needs, coalition-building, health literacy, health advocacy and campaign design, implementation, and evaluation.

Minor or cognate courses 6 credit hours

Public Health area of focus classes 12 credit hours

Subtotal: 27 Hours

Community and Public Health, Health Education and Lifetime Wellness Concentration, B.S.

The major in Community and Public Health provides basic experiences for those interested in preparing for numerous health and health-related professions. Persons majoring in Community and Public Health may choose from two concentrations: Public Health and Health Education and Lifetime Wellness. Those seeking teacher licensure will complete a Secondary Education minor.

The Health Education and Lifetime Wellness concentration is designed to prepare lifetime wellness instructors for grades 9-12. In consultation with an advisor, the student will include the curriculum below.

HLTH 4400 - Drugs and Violence in Health Education

3 credit hours

Offers an understanding of the nature of drugs, relationships people form with drugs, and consequences of those relationships. Relationship of drugs to acts of violence considered as well as educational programs addressing issues related to drug use/abuse and acts of violence.

BIOL 2031 - Anatomy and Physiology Lab

Health Education and Lifetime Wellness Concentration (34 hours)

HLTH 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 3300.) Deals with first aid measures, accident prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Addresses issues related to drug use/abuse and related acts of violence. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies the student for Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. NOTE: If taking online, student must take skills test with instructor in order to receive certification.

PHED 1280 - Beginning Pilates

1 credit hour credit hours

Series of floor exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates designed to increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and concentration. Focus on postural alignment and body mechanics; facilitates enhancement of kinesthetic sense overall and increases body awareness. Class meets for two hours.

PHED 3720 - Fitness Education K-12

3 credit hours

Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for K-12. Offers preparation to administer and interpret assessment of related components with the understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the K-12 student. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

PHED 3900 - Adapted Physical Education

3 credit hours

For physical education teacher candidates interested in improving the quality of physical education programs for students with disabilities. Includes best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community programs. Addresses the unique needs of future physical education teachers.

Auxiliary Requirements (6 hours)

HLTH 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

NFS 1240 - Principles of Nutrition

3 credit hours

Fundamentals of normal nutrition and its relationship to health and physical fitness with emphasis on the scientific, psychological, sociological, and economic aspects of nutrition. (Credit not allowed for Nutrition and Food Sciences major.)

COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

3 credit hours

Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Emphasis on informative, persuasive, special occasion, and extemporaneous (impromptu) speaking. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement.

ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.

HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

NFS 1240 - Principles of Nutrition

3 credit hours

Fundamentals of normal nutrition and its relationship to health and physical fitness with emphasis on the scientific, psychological, sociological, and economic aspects of nutrition. (Credit not allowed for Nutrition and Food Sciences major.)

YOED 2500 - Planning and Assessment

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Completion of 45 semester hours and admission to Teacher Education. Offers preparation for planning instruction, assessing student learning, and understanding how classroom assessment and standardized testing should impact instruction. Introduces education policy, professionalism, and theory which informs students as they enter and practice the profession. Field experience required.

HLTH 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 3300.) Deals with first aid measures, accident prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Addresses issues related to drug use/abuse and related acts of violence. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies the student for Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. NOTE: If taking online, student must take skills test with instructor in order to receive certification.

HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

3 credit hours

Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020.

HLTH 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

PHED 1280 - Beginning Pilates

1 credit hour credit hours

Series of floor exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates designed to increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and concentration. Focus on postural alignment and body mechanics; facilitates enhancement of kinesthetic sense overall and increases body awareness. Class meets for two hours.

PHED 3720 - Fitness Education K-12

3 credit hours

Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for K-12. Offers preparation to administer and interpret assessment of related components with the understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the K-12 student. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

PHED 3900 - Adapted Physical Education

3 credit hours

For physical education teacher candidates interested in improving the quality of physical education programs for students with disabilities. Includes best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community programs. Addresses the unique needs of future physical education teachers.

PHED 3930 - Concepts and Tactics of Teaching Games

YOED 3000 - Classroom Management

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: YOED 2500 with grade of B- or better and admission to Teacher Education. Introduces a variety of classroom management strategies and techniques that will foster a positive learning environment in the classrooms. Provides an overview of behavior management models, theories, and research as a foundation for classroom practice. Facilitates, through the use of field experiences, the analysis of school-wide policies/procedures and insight on real life classroom management expectations of the first-year teacher.

YOED 3300 - Problem-Based Instructional Strategies

3 credit hours

Prerequisites: YOED 2500 with grade of B- or better and admission to Teacher Education. Offers preparation for students to develop and present instructional strategies that frame curriculum content in problem-solving contexts. Field experience in a public school setting required.

Lifetime area of focus courses 6 credit hours

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Senior

YOED 4020 - Residency I: Grades K-12

6 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education program; successful completion of YOED 2500, YOED 3000, YOED 3300 with a grade of B or better; overall grade point average maintained at a minimum of 2.75; grade point average in the major at a minimum of 2.50; and senior standing. A school-based clinical experience in a problem-based learning format in art, drama, music, or physical education.

NOTE: All students must obtain a grade of B or better in this course to move forward to Residency II.

YOED 4400 - Residency II

12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education program; successful completion (with grade of B or better) of YOED 2500, YOED 3000, YOED 3300, YOED 4020,YOED 4030, or YOED 4040; passing score(s) on the specialty area exam(s) of Praxis II; overall grade point average maintained at a minimum of 2.75; grade point average in the major at a minimum of 2.50; and senior standing. A full-day, full-semester supervised teaching experience in a public school classroom. Pass/Fail grading.

HLTH 4400 - Drugs and Violence in Health Education

3 credit hours

Offers an understanding of the nature of drugs, relationships people form with drugs, and consequences of those relationships. Relationship of drugs to acts of violence considered as well as educational programs addressing issues related to drug use/abuse and acts of violence.

Health

HLTH 1530 - Health and Wellness
3 credit hours

Corequisite: HLTH 1531. Explores the role and importance of health and wellness in the lives of individuals and society in general. Laboratory venues will allow opportunities for assessment of lifestyles, decision-making, and research data on health and wellness. Lectures will provide concepts, information, and data involved in maintaining optimum health and wellness. Two lectures and one laboratory.

HLTH 1531 - Health and Wellness Lab
0 credit hours

Corequisite: HLTH 1530.

HLTH 2600 - Introduction to Health Professions
3 credit hours

Examines select health professions. Includes admission procedures, training, post-graduate training, licensure, practice options. Designed to assist students interested in a health career make a more informed choice early in their undergraduate preparation.

HLTH 3000 - Service Learning in Health Education
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 1530/HLTH 1531 and HLTH 3320. Health and health care services and the principles, techniques, and context for service. Insight into service organizations, the basic methods and concepts of service learning, and the impact of actual service experiences. Offers background in the cultural, political, and social contexts of service experiences and serves as a forum for discussion of issues surrounding civic engagement and social responsibility. (An EXL course.)

Develops vocabulary skills and provides content important to the health and human performance field. Self-study using the Internet.

HLTH 3240 - Foundations of Health Education
3 credit hours

Historical issues, philosophical foundations, ethical considerations, and theories of health behavior and learning which provides a foundation for the practice of health education.

HLTH 3300 - First Aid and Safety Education
3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 3300.) Deals with first aid measures, accident prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Addresses issues related to drug use/abuse and related acts of violence. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies the student for Emergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. NOTE: If taking online, student must take skills test with instructor in order to receive certification.

HLTH 3320 - Assessment in Community and Public Health
3 credit hours

Basic preparation for health educators in community and public health programs with an emphasis on identifying and solving problems. Concentrates on the role of the health educator in needs assessment, effective communication, and the management of public health concerns.

Preparation for conducting workshops in a variety of professional settings.

HLTH 3760 - Teaching Water Safety
2 credit hours

(Same as PHED 3760.) Prerequisite: Beginning Swimming or pass a swimming assessment (must take before drop/add period ends). Designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for physical educators and recreational leaders to teach water safety.

HLTH 4080 - Alternative Therapy in Athletic Training
3 credit hours

(Same as ATHT 4080.) Examines the didactic and psychomotor concepts of various alternative and complementary therapies as they relate to the profession of athletic training.

HLTH 4250 - Internship
9 credit hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department; must be taken after major classes. On-site practical experience in an exercise science/health promotion program. Note: Students may enroll in a maximum of an additional 4 credit hours while enrolled in HLTH 4250.

Curriculum planning and teaching methods for prospective school, community, and public health personnel who aspire to teach health education.

HLTH 4270 - Bioethical Issues in Health Education
3 credit hours

An analysis of current bioethical issues, problems, needs, trends, and interests in health education.

HLTH 4280 - Instructor's Course in First Aid and CPR
2 credit hours

Prerequisite: HLTH 3300 or current Red Cross certification in multi-media first aid and CPR or standard first aid. Organization, planning, and teaching American Red Cross safety course. Red Cross instructor certification for successful completion. NOTE: Student must have current First Aid and CPR certification.

HLTH 4300 - The School Health Program
3 credit hours

Offers preparation for leadership roles in school health services, instruction, and emergency situations, with special emphasis on evaluation.

HLTH 4340 - Fitness Education for the Adult
3 credit hours

(Same as PHED 4340/REC 4340.) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Offers preparation for administering and interpreting assessments of related components with understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.

HLTH 4360 - Teaching Human Sexuality
3 credit hours

Assists individuals in developing, implementing, and evaluating human sexuality curricula and programs for schools (K-12) and other educational venues.

HLTH 4390 - Women's Health
3 credit hours

Applies and extends the knowledge base of health care for women and provides students with the knowledge to help them enhance their own and others' health.

HLTH 4400 - Drugs and Violence in Health Education
3 credit hours

Offers an understanding of the nature of drugs, relationships people form with drugs, and consequences of those relationships. Relationship of drugs to acts of violence considered as well as educational programs addressing issues related to drug use/abuse and acts of violence.

Prerequisite: An introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission; corequisite: HLTH 4451. Understanding and competency using a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students required to enroll in corresponding lab during the same semester.

Offers preparation for individuals to assume roles as school health coordinators. Emphasizes comprehensive school health and how it fits into K-12 education.

HLTH 4810 - Measurement and Evaluation
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: HLTH 4430 with a minimum grade of C; junior or senior standing. Concepts and procedures used for applied measurement and evaluation in health and human performance settings. Basic statistics, reliability and validity, measurement instruments in field and laboratory settings, and the administration of a variety of tests within discipline.

Prerequisites: HLTH 3320, HLTH 3240, and HLTH 4430 all with a minimum grade of C-. Theory and practice of planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication programs in community and public health education. Includes a review of health communication theories, social marketing, assessment of population needs, coalition-building, health literacy, health advocacy and campaign design, implementation, and evaluation.

For Health majors; to be taken with HLTH 4990. Responsibilities and competencies on the Certified Health Education Specialist examination.

HLTH 4920 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours

(Same as ATHT 4920/EXSC 4920/PHED 4920/LSTS 4920.) Independent study topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a formal paper and/or comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours may be applied toward degree.

HLTH 4960 - Advanced Teaching in Health Education
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: HLTH 4260; corequisite: YOED 4020. Supervised field-based experience the semester prior to Residency II (student teaching). Teacher candidates will spend one full school day a week engaged in research-based best practices under the collaborative supervision of highly effective mentor teachers and university faculty. Seminars constructed around effective teaching skills and a variety of co-teaching models.

HLTH 4990 - Health Internship
12 credit hours

Prerequisite: Permission of department and must be taken after all major classes are complete. No additional classes may be taken during the internship semester with the exception of the 1 hr. HLTH 4900, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Review course. On-site practical experience in a community health agency.

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